Linear vs Trello

Jira's minimalist cousin meets the digital sticky note board that somehow became a corporate staple. Here's our take.

Linear

Nice Pick

Jira's minimalist cousin. All the issue tracking, none of the bloat.

Pros

• Lightning fast
• Beautiful design
• Keyboard-first
• Great GitHub integration
• Blazing-fast interface with extensive keyboard shortcuts
• Seamless integrations with GitHub, GitLab, and Slack
• Clean, distraction-free UI that boosts productivity

Cons

• Pricey for large teams
• Less customizable than Jira
• Limited advanced reporting features compared to enterprise tools
• Can feel too simplistic for complex project management needs

Trello

The digital sticky note board that somehow became a corporate staple. Simple, visual, and occasionally too simple for its own good.

Pros

• Intuitive drag-and-drop interface that anyone can pick up in minutes
• Great for visual task tracking with Kanban boards
• Free tier is surprisingly generous for small teams
• Integrates well with other tools like Slack and Google Drive

Cons

• Scales poorly for complex projects—good luck managing dependencies
• Power-ups (add-ons) can get expensive and feel like band-aids

The Verdict

Use Linear if: You want lightning fast and can live with pricey for large teams.

Use Trello if: You prioritize intuitive drag-and-drop interface that anyone can pick up in minutes over what Linear offers.

The Bottom Line

Linear wins

Jira's minimalist cousin. All the issue tracking, none of the bloat.